Valve Cover Gasket

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savegoodautonfg

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I have an 1990 Ford Mustang GT.
I was wondering i just got a mechanic to look at it and he said it has an oil leak. He told me i Need a new valve cover gasket. He also said with labor and the part it will cost around $300.00 is this true?


And can someone also please tell me how hard and how to install this it is?

 

HISSIN50

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um, Wow.

Do it yourself. I would use gaskets which are rubber over metal (and have ferrules in the bosses). Nice, reusable pieces.

If not, shop around would be my advice.

Good luck.

 

04sleeper

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Buy these valve cover gaskets and replace them your self.

All you need to do is remove the upper intake and unbolt the valve covers and reinstall them back.

 

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Should any kind of sealer or RTV be used between upper and lower manifold when reinstalling?

Thanks,
CW

 

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CWCobra said:

Should any kind of sealer or RTV be used between upper and lower manifold when reinstalling?

Thanks,
CW

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No, sealer is not needed between the upper and lower manifold.

 

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But a gasket is nice (between the upper and lower). 5 bucks at the parts store.

Good luck.